There are rules around who's allowed to be classified as a 1099. If you're employed full time and told how to perform your job, the government is likely going t

There are rules around who's allowed to be classified as a 1099. If you're employed full time and told how to perform your job, the government is likely going to determine you're a W2. This is likely what OP meant by "abusing" the 1099 status.